Curator, Malay Heritage Centre — History & Digital Curation

Government Technology Agency (GovTech)

Singapore

On-site

SGD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

National Heritage Board's Malay Heritage Centre, housed at Istana Kampong Gelam, invites an Assistant Curator/Curator to support collections, research and exhibition work focused on Malay history and heritage. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to curate narratives, manage artefacts, and publish scholarship for diverse audiences.

The role entails collaborating with designers, curators, and IT specialists to develop both physical and digital exhibition experiences, while liaising with

Qualifications

Background in Sociology, Anthropology/Archaeology, Malay or Indonesian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, History/Art History, Cultural Studies or Arts Management
1 to 3 years for Assistant Curator; 4 to 7 years for Curator
Previous research and publication experience or community engagement work is an added advantage
Strong passion and interest in both local and Malay history, culture and heritage
Incumbent should be bilingual in English and Malay

Responsibilities

Curation and interpretation of Malay history, culture and heritage
Contribute to acquisitions, collections management, research, publications and scholarship
Develop themes for exhibitions and collaborate on exhibition design and storytelling
Handle digital content and digital curation for exhibitions
Engage stakeholders, donors, and community partners; coordinate loans and partnerships

Job description

The role entails collaborating with designers, curators, and IT specialists to develop both physical and digital exhibition experiences, while liaising with

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